Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2011, offers a concise quantitative overview of social trends and policies across Asia/Pacific countries and economies.

This second edition draws from various secondary data sources to present a wide range of information on social issues such as:

migration

employment and unemployment

poverty and inequality

social and health care expenditure

life satisfaction

Included is a guide to help readers understand the structure of OECD social indicators as well as a special chapter on Time Use in Asia/Pacific Region.

In addition to giving insights on the effectiveness of public policies and their contribution in furthering social and economic development, Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2011 aims to enhance interaction between OECD member countries and non-member Asia/Pacific countries and economies (full free .PDF).